Chemical composition and medicinal potential of Oroxylumindicum:A Review

Oroxylumindicum is a night bloomer and is pollinated naturally by bats. O. indicum, is used as one of the important ingredients in most commonly used Ayurvedic preparation, named as “Dasamula”. Stem bark has anti-rheumatic properties. Bark powder infusion are diaphoretic. The Tender fruits are spasmodic carminative, and stomachic while the seeds are purgative. Root bark of sonapatha is an astringent, tonic, anti-diarrhoeal, diuretic, anodyne, and is used to cure dropsy. The Flavonoids Chrysin, oroxylin-A, Scutella in and baicalein have been found in the stem bark and leaves of this plant. This plant’s seed are said to carry ellagic acid. In the current scenario, the investigation’s scope is critical for commercializing this plant and knowing the physiological function of bioactive chemicals during the development of diverse organs. It may allow for the standardization of physiological maturity, which is necessary for getting high-quality raw materials for thedesign and manufacture of health-beneficial medications.